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Ontario and Toronto land transfer tax and closing costs

Ontario and Toronto land transfer tax, first-time buyer rebates, and your total cash to close.

20.0% of price
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Other closing costs (typical estimates, edit to suit)
Prepaid property tax, utilities, moving
Land transfer tax

$18,475

  • Ontario land transfer tax$18,475
Cash needed to close
  • Down payment$220,000
  • Land transfer tax (net)$18,475
  • Other closing costs$3,900
Total cash to close$242,375
  • The 2.5% rate over $2,000,000 applies to land with one or two single-family residences.
  • First-time buyer refund up to $4,000 (eligibility rules apply).
  • Rates effective: Ontario since 2017-01-01; Toronto since 2026-04-01. Estimates only, so confirm with your lawyer.
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